Get Moving: The Benefits of Youth Sports
Youth sports are a significant part of the lives of many families in our community. It is easy to focus on the tangible results from these sports — goals scored, baskets made, games won
Youth sports are a significant part of the lives of many families in our community.
It is easy to focus on the tangible results from these sports — goals scored, baskets made, games won. However, at the Y, we believe there is much more to youth sports than just the final score and stats sheet. We know participating in youth sports is instrumental in the development of life skills for youth. According to author Daniel Harri, the benefits can be broken down into four categories: promote self-discipline, boost self confidence, enhance overall health and develop better relationships.